14,000: Jobs at the North American plants that are affected by the recalls. So far there are no plans for layoffs.

22.9: Percent increase in sales in December for Toyota over the previous year.

$4.86 billion: Financial loss in 2009 for Toyota.

$1,000: A special incentive General Motors is offering though the end of February for vehicle owners affected by the Toyota recalls. Competitors are salivating over the opportunities that Toyota’s problems are creating.